Last week I was honored to be asked by BlogHer to write a few pieces on postpartum depression. BlogHer is the world's largest community of women who blog, with more than 20 million visitors per month. (!)

Another one of my articles was posted today. It's called "What You Need To Know About Postpartum Depression." Here's a tidbit:

There is a lot of stuff to think about when you're having a baby.

Will I have a boy or a girl? Do we have enough onesies? Is that how the crib is supposed to be set up? Do I really need a Diaper Genie?

There's even more stuff to think about once you've had the baby.

How am I going to get this child to sleep through the night? Why can't I get her to burp? Is he latching on correctly?What on earth is that rash?!

There is a lot of stuff to think about when you're having a baby.

Will I have a boy or a girl? Do we have enough onesies? Is that how the crib is supposed to be set up? Do I really need a Diaper Genie?

There's even more stuff to think about once you've had the baby.

How am I going to get this child to sleep through the night? Why can't I get her to burp? Is he latching on correctly?What on earth is that rash?!

In one fell swoop, you have to figure outhow to fold this new and precious person's life into the already busy and complicatedlives of adults. How to handle this tiny little thing without breaking it. How to show it all the love that you can muster, plus a little more.

It's no surprise, then, that the last thing we pregnant and brand-new mothers want to spend time thinking about is postpartum depression.

Oh. That. Well, okay, if I'm feeling bad I'll be sure to call someone.

It's not that simple. For the future health of both you and your child, you need to know more about postpartum depression.

I hope you'll hop over to BlogHer and check it out (and PLEASE comment!).